South Georgia State College Hiring for Police Officer at SGSC –  Douglas Campus (Main) Full Time

Job Title: Police Officer
Location: SGSC – Douglas Campus (Main)
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 264988
Job Summary

Campus police patrol the college grounds enforcing Georgia laws, City ordinances, and College rules and regulations. Patrol officers are responsible for protection of life and property by providing a police presence throughout the campus. Identifies potential security and safety hazards; controls and regulates traffic and parking; conducts and/or supervises investigation and documentation of crimes and incidents.

Responsibilities

Patrol –
Patrols the campus and its jurisdictional boundaries by vehicle, golf cart, or on foot to deter and enforce violations of laws, ordinances, and/or college policies.

Responds to Calls –
Responds to calls for protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, calls for service, and complaints.

Security –
Protects life and property by providing security checks of campus buildings and vehicles parked on college property.

Investigations –
Conducts investigations into criminal, non-criminal, and traffic violations by gathering evidence and interviewing complainants, victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants.

Training –
Fulfills training and educational requisites to meet POST and departmental standards in order to improve job performance by broadening skills and knowledge.

Community Relations –
Serves as a liaison and public relations officer for the campus community and the public.

Policies and Procedures –
Enforces College policies and regulations. Adheres to departmental, SGSC, and USG policies.

Other duties as Assigned –
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED

Other Required Qualifications
GA Police Officer Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a valid Georgia Basic Peace Officer certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary: $41,278.40 annual pay plus benefits

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References

• Certification Information

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to comprehend documents to include citations, affidavits and warrants.
Ability to identify evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
Ability to exhibit a positive attitude and to deal with coworkers, students, faculty and staff tactfully and courteously in order to maintain effective service-oriented relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written instructions.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of standard police practices and techniques, applicable federal and state laws, college regulations, and Police Department Policies and Procedures.
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and AED operation.

SKILLS
Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and when force may be used and to what degree.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels. Knowledge of the terminology, codes, and standard abbreviations used in connection with radio communications.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position may require credit check (if using PCard, working with cash, etc.).
The position requires completion of SGSC annual compliance training course such as State Business Transactions, Drug free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interests/Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Contracts 101.
Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Workers Compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

South Georgia State College is an Equal Opportunity educational
institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. In that spirit we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. South Georgia State College has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position requires security clearance.

Other Information

Hiring for two (2) open positions.

Background Check

• Standard